Derrick Rose’s progress from an ACL injury has been charted since the day he went down in Game 1 of the Chicago Bulls’ first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers last season.

Reports surfaced in early December that Rose could be back practicing with the Bulls by Christmas. True to form, Rose has participated in non-contact practice at Chicago's Berto Center, according to CSNChicago.com.

So far, Rose has walked through offensive sets, stepped into shooting drills and dunked on occasion. He has run full speed and worked into defensive drills and slides as well.

The fact Rose has taken part in practice does not mean a return to the court is imminent. Chicago’s plan to reacclimate Rose always included a return to practice, where he would gain any timing he might have lost since suffering a torn ACL injury on April 28.

Rose, whose recovery time was set at eight to 12 months, has no timetable for a return to the court for the Bulls, CSNChicago.com reports. Expectations have been set for Rose to join the Bulls at some point after the All-Star break.

When he does come back, the decision will be a joint one made by Rose’s representatives, team doctors and chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, CSNChicago.com reported through a source. In order for that decision to come to, Rose must also be in good enough mental health to play.

The uncertainty surrounding Rose’s health means the Bulls won’t base roster decisions on his comeback. On Chicago's current roster at guard are Kirk Hinrich, Nate Robinson and Marquis Teague. They have worked in concert in an attempt to replace Rose, with Hinrich (5.4 assists) doing the playmaking and Robinson (11.2 points) adding the scoring.

Without Rose, Chicago has stayed afloat behind Luol Deng and Joakim Noah, both of whom have played at an All-Star level. Deng averages 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds on the season, while Noah maintains 13.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks. As of Sunday, the Bulls stood at 16-12 and fourth in the Eastern Conference standings.